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2023 BMW 2 Series Coupe review
The mid-range point in the 2 Series Coupe line-up could easily be the sweet spot for most buyers, such are the 230i's all-round talents.
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Matt Campbell
Lotus Emira vs BMW 2 Series Comparison
Lotus Emira
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BMW 2 Series
2024 Lotus
Emira
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2024 BMW
2 Series
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Lotus Emira
Based on the BMW 2 Series 30i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
52L
588 km
42L - 52L
248 to 416 km
Warranty
3 year
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MSRP
$199,990 - $213,990
$56,900 - $99,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive value for money
- Looks terrific
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Ride is very hard, even for a sports coupe
- Not going to thrill like the six-pot or M model
- Four-star safety score
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alcantara Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$2,999)
- Home Link (+$499)
- Leather Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Scorpion Tracker (+$1,199)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3456 | 1499 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, V6 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 268kW - 298kW | 103kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6800 | 4200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm | 220Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.8 | 9.5 - 11 | |
